2007 Buick Rainier vs. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 2007 Buick Rainier and 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee (330 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Buick Rainier. (292 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2007 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 481 kg more than 2007 Buick Rainier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee (510 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Rainier | 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Buick | Jeep |
| Model | Rainier | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4162 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 292 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2031 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 80 L |
